Western Digital (WDC) is Facing a Shortage That Can't Be Met, Says Jim Cramer

We recently published 13 Stocks Jim Cramer Commented On.  Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer commanded on.

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) is a computer memory storage manufacturer. The strong movement in the firm’s shares, with the stock up by 404% over the year, has also stimulated plenty of analyst coverage. For instance, Rosenblatt recently commented on Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), increased the share price target to $270 from $165, and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The financial firm outlined that the technology company can benefit from its build-to-order strategy and approval for its heat-assisted magnetic recording devices for the data storage industry. Similarly, Bank of America raised Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC)’s share price target to $257 from $197 and kept a Buy rating. As per BofA, the firm can benefit from a stable pricing environment and post strong fiscal second-quarter earnings. Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC)’s share price performance hasn’t escaped Cramer’s attention either, as the CNBC TV host also discussed the demand for the firm’s products:

“Okay, so, here’s the ones that have a shortage that can’t be met. . . .Western Digital. . .Those stocks are up. . .40[%]. . .this is from the year began.”

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